Q: Check Engine light after working on a leaking exhaust and dusting the engine on the intake manifold.

asked by on February 01, 2017

Check Engine light came up after working on a leaking exhaust and dusting the engine filter on the intake manifold. The exhaust was completely removed to allow for proper welding. while this was ongoing, i removed the engine filter to be dusted. The next day, engine light came up. i checked the gas cap and i found it lose, so i tighten it and removed the battery fitting for some minutes. CEL went off. The next day its back on. kindly help.

My car has 103310 miles.
My car has an automatic transmission.

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